Brighton, Seaside resort city in East Sussex, England
Brighton is a seaside city in East Sussex on the southern coast of England, stretching 8.7 kilometers along the Channel coastline. The seafront promenade connects the shingle beach with numerous restaurants, bars, and the Palace Pier, which extends into the sea and houses fairground rides and amusement arcades.
The settlement appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Brighthelmstone and remained a fishing village for centuries. In the 18th century it became a fashionable resort when doctors began recommending seawater as a remedy.
The city has a large LGBTQ+ community with rainbow flags visible across many streets and an annual Pride festival each summer. Street performers, buskers, and alternative boutiques define much of its character, especially in the narrow lanes of The Lanes and North Laine areas.
The city lies 76 kilometers south of London and can be reached by train in 50 minutes from London Bridge or Victoria Station. The center and seafront are easy to explore on foot, with most attractions close to each other.
The Royal Pavilion was built for King George IV in the early 19th century and combines Indian exterior architecture with Chinese interior design. The city also houses the oldest electric railway in the world, running along the coast between the Palace Pier and Black Rock since 1883.
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